Job summary
This is a full time Locum Consutlants post within the Department of Ophthalmology and the successful candidate will work with existing substantive Consultants to provide a comprehensive service for Ophthalmology patients.
This post is based at the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, but may include duties Bedford Hospital.
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic Ophthalmologist to play a key role across multi-disciplinary teams focussed on further developing efficient and safe pathways. The key service priorities that the role will actively support are strategic planning for the future of Corneal and Cataract services within the Trust and Integrated Care System (ICS), the elective recovery plan and digitalisation of Ophthalmology processes.
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Main duties of the job
Maintain the highest clinical standards in the Ophthalmology management of all patients
Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit. Regular contribution to departmental meetings, Journal club and Medical Grand rounds of the hospital.
Provide outpatient clinics which may be supported by junior staff. To provide supervision and support to the MDT
Assess and manage where appropriate patients with a range of eye conditions across the Ophthalmology sub-specialties including Corneal, Cataracts and acute / general Ophthalmology.
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About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be administrative duties such as letter dictations and approvals, following up on patient results, discharge letters and other clinical paperwork. Outpatient correspondence should be received by the referrer and patient within 7 days. Electronic Discharge Letters (EDLs) following an admission, such as for surgery, should be completed within 24 hours.
Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances
Communicate with patients, their relatives and carers, members of the multidisciplinary team, other specialties, GPs and the wider community services
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be administrative duties such as letter dictations and approvals, following up on patient results, discharge letters and other clinical paperwork. Outpatient correspondence should be received by the referrer and patient within 7 days. Electronic Discharge Letters (EDLs) following an admission, such as for surgery, should be completed within 24 hours.
Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances
Communicate with patients, their relatives and carers, members of the multidisciplinary team, other specialties, GPs and the wider community services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMedical Degree
- oRelevant postgraduate qualification MBBS or equivalent
- oFRCOphth
Desirable
- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExcellent all round experience of DGH work
- oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Ophthalmology
- oExperience in sub-specialty of Corneal
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- oRecord of regular attendance at national specialty meetings in Ophthalmology
- oEvidence of sub-specialty training or fellowship
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- oExperience of guideline appraisal
- oParticipation in relevant local audits
- oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- oParticipation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- oKnowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- oHas attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- oFlexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- oLeadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- oFit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMedical Degree
- oRelevant postgraduate qualification MBBS or equivalent
- oFRCOphth
Desirable
- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExcellent all round experience of DGH work
- oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Ophthalmology
- oExperience in sub-specialty of Corneal
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- oRecord of regular attendance at national specialty meetings in Ophthalmology
- oEvidence of sub-specialty training or fellowship
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- oExperience of guideline appraisal
- oParticipation in relevant local audits
- oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- oParticipation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- oKnowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- oHas attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- oFlexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- oLeadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- oFit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS clearance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
